5 Great YouTube Channels for Learning English

September 2 , 2015
Youtube is undoubtedly a great source of educational content to use in class with your students. It also hosts tons of channels that provide instructional tutorials specifically tailored for different learning needs and styles. We have already reviewed some of these channels in previous posts and today we are sharing with you some of our favourite YouTube channels for learning English. You can use them with your ELL/ESL/EFL students to enhance their grasp of English in different areas: speaking, writing, listening , vocabulary, and  grammar.

1- BBC Learning English

‘Do you want to learn how to speak English? Then join us here on YouTube for great grammar, drama, news, study, pronunciation, vocabulary, music, interviews and celebrity videos. Everyday we have a new video to help you with English. We also produce regular 'extra' videos across the week so come back every day to see what's new.’

2- Learn American English Online

This is another great YouTube channel that provides free English language instruction. It covers a wide variety of linguistic features with more focus on grammar.

3- Speak English with Misterduncan

Misterduncan is an English teacher who has been creating video tutorials and instructional clips to help learners from all around the world learn English.

4- Learn English with Let's Talk 

Let's Talk is a convenient way to learn English that combines audio and Video lessons. Our mission is simple: to make learning easier by taking advantage of modern pedagogical principles and the latest web technologies.

5- Jennifer ESL

‘Whether you're currently enrolled in a language program or not, take advantage of free online instruction from an experienced teacher. The lessons will introduce new content to some and serve as a review for others’.

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Some Very Good YouTube Documentary Channels for Teachers

August 3, 2015
YouTube is one of the best platforms for accessing free educational content. There are now a multitude of channels created by teachers for teachers. Our section ‘YouTube Channels for Teachers’ features some of the best collection in this regard. In today’s post we are sharing with you some great YouTube channels that provide documentary films. You can probably use some of these documentaries to enhance your students learning. Browse through the collection and see what you can find. Enjoy

1- National Geographic

This is the official youTube channel of the popular TV network National Geographic. The channel hosts hundreds of educational documentaries ideal for classroom use.

2- Documentary Films

‘Watch free documentary movies online with Documentary Films Channel. Find the best and most popular documentaries online about people, animals, paranormals, planet and almost anything that matters to us.’

3- HD Documentary Channel

‘The BEST channel for all your Space & Universe, Science, Technology and Nature documentaries, all in HD! Weekly updated!’

4- The Documentary Network

‘Explore the world beyond headlines. Watch amazing videos that will shock / entertain / bring new insights and ideas.’

5- Documentary

This is another good YouTube channel that offers a wide variety of documentary films.

6- History TV

‘’Watch Full History Documentary Films in HD with History TV Channel. Increase your knowledge and open your eyes with the wonders and extra ordinary stories of our history.’


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New- A Treasure Trove of Historical Footage Is Now Provided for Free on YouTube

July 23, 2015
Here is a great piece of news we discovered today through Larry Ferlazzo. The Associated Press and British Movietone announced the airing of  their historical archive to the public for free on YouTube. An estimated 17.000 hours of historical footage is uploaded through The Associated Press and British Movietone Youtube channels providing public access to a treasure trove of important historical events that marked the last 150 years.

The videos cover a wide variety of topics including sports, culture, natural calamities, political events, and many more. As Alwyn Lindsey, director of The A.P ’s international archive, reported to NYT “the upload to YouTube means that, for the first time, the public can enjoy some of the oldest and most remarkable moments in history,”.

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Some of The Best YouTube Channels for Physics and Chemistry Teachers

July 11, 2015
Science in general is all about understanding how the world around us functions. It investigates the laws governing the internal workings of the universe and attempts to prove or disprove theories and assumption pertaining to it.  For students, understanding scientific phenomena is integral to their overall intellectual and cognitive growth. It thrusts them into a world of exploration and problem solving and, most important of all, it unleashes their creativity and satiates their curious and probing minds.

In today's post, we are sharing with you some excellent YouTube channels particularly curated for chemistry and physics teachers. The channels provide a plethora of educational videos explaining different scientific phenomena through a physics and chemistry lens. For science teachers, this list has you covered.

1- Institute of Physics

The Institute of Physics is a leading scientific society. It is a charitable organisation with a worldwide membership of more than 50,000, working together to advance physics education, research and application.

2- The Fuse School

The Fuse School is a charity that makes free education in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, EFL and ICT - for kids & teachers around the world.

3- Crash Course

The popular YouTube Channel Crash Course has this wonderful playlist feature a number of videos on chemistry and physics

4- MinutePhysics

MinutePhysics provides educational videos covering questions related t physics and chemistry. The explanations are beautifully visualized making chemistry learning an enjoyable journey for kids.

5- Periodic Videos

'Your ultimate channel for all things chemistry. A video about each element on the periodic table. The channel uploads new videos every week about science news, interesting molecules and other stuff from the world of chemistry.'

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5 Excellent YouTube Channels for Science Videos

June 4, 2015
In response to some requests asking about online  science video sources, we have compiled here some of the best YouTube channels we uncovered from our archive. The channels feature a treasure trove of educational videos covering various scientific phenomena. The content is student friendly and you will definitely find things to incorporate in your classroom teaching.

1- Make Me Genius

This is a wonderful YouTube channel that provides a wealth of science videos for kids. Videos are arranged into different categories that include: human body systems for kids, best of science videos, parts of plants, biology for kids and many more.

2- Naked Science

“Learn and discover with Naked Science, the channel dedicated to bringing you the world of science and technology. Explore unseen wonders and mysteries, from the edge of the universe to the possibility of alien life, travel through the insides of the human body to the centre of the earth.”

3- Brain Stuff

“Whether the topic is popcorn or particle physics, you can count on the HowStuffWorks team to explore - and explain - the everyday science in the world around us on BrainStuff.”

4- MonkeySee

“MonkeySee is the premiere destination website providing free access to a large collection of professionally-produced how-to, DIY, advice, and informational videos. Visitors to MonkeySee will find a rapidly-growing library of thousands of videos on a wide variety of topics, presented in deep detail by accomplished, credible experts. It's a great way to learn something new”

5- Periodic Videos

"Your ultimate channel for all things chemistry. A video about each element on the periodic table. And we upload new videos every week about science news, interesting molecules and other stuff from the world of chemistry."
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4 Great YouTube Channels That Provide Intelligent Content for Students

April 5, 2015
For today’s post, we have curated for you 4 interesting YouTube channels to recommend to your students.These popular educational channels feature educative videos ideal for inclusion in classroom instruction. Students can  use them independently to expand their knowledge and push the limits of their intellectual curiosity. The content shared on these channels is adequately challenging for students and will definitely benefit their cognitive growth and raise their critical awareness to a wide range of topical subjects.

1- Crash Course

In this channel, teachers John and Hank Green provide some excellent video explanations and tutorials on a variety of topics related to World History, Biology, Literature, Ecology, Chemistry, and US History.

2- Minute Physics

This is one of the most popular educational channels on YouTube with over 2 millions subscribers. MinutePhysics, created by Henry Reich, features a plethora of professionally designed videos explaining different scientific phenomena. Some of the topics it covered include: gravity, uncertainty principle, dar matter, and many more.

3- Smarter Every Day

As its name indicates, this YouTube channel, operated by Scott, provides an interesting collection of videos featuring smart and practical explanations of scientific phenomena.

4- SciShow

This is another wonderful YouTube channel that provides video explanations of challenging concepts. Some of the topics it covered in the past include: Do plans get cancer? How do my fingerprints form? The science behind that dress and many more.

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8 Good YouTube Channels for Teachers

March 11, 2015
Popular Culture has this wonderful list  featuring a wide collection of some useful YouTube channels that you could probably recommend for your students. The channels suggested in this list cover various content areas and are arranged into two main categories: general and university collection. Below are some of the channels  that stood out to us from  the general category. These are channels that provide inspiring videos on different intellectual subjects. We invite you to check them out and as always, share with us what you think of them.

Big Think

"Big Think is the leading source of expert-driven, actionable, educational content -- with thousands of videos, featuring experts ranging from Bill Clinton to Bill Nye, we help you get smarter, faster. We aim to help you explore the big ideas and core skills that define knowledge in the 21st century, so you can apply them to the questions and challenges in your own life."

GoogleTalks

"The Talks at Google program brings authors, musicians, innovators, and speakers of all stripes to Google for talks centering on their recently published books and capturing the popular and intellectual zeitgeist of the day."

American Museum of Natural History
"The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures."

Edutopia
"Welcome to Edutopia's YouTube channel. It provides videos about what's working in K - 12 education. Whether you're curious about about project-based learning, integrating tech tools, or social and emotional learning practices, we've got you covered. "

The Library of Congress
"Timeless treasures and contemporary presentations from the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. As the world's preeminent reservoir of knowledge, we are the steward of millions of recordings dating from the earliest Edison films to the present. In addition, we sponsor events, lectures and concerts that are free and open to the public. More about the Library: http://www.loc.gov/about"

YouTube EDU
"Whether you're doing research for a project, need help with homework, or just want to learn something new, YouTube EDU features some of our most popular educational videos across YouTube."

TED Talks
"TEDTalks shares the best ideas from the TED Conference with the world, for free: trusted voices and convention-breaking mavericks, icons and geniuses, all giving the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. "

The American Museum of Natural History
"The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures."

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Terrific YouTube Channel for Arts Teachers

February, 2015
In today’s post, I am sharing with you this cool YouTube channel titled ShooRayner Drawing. This channel provides a variety of instructional videos to help students and kids (and anyone else interested in drawing) learn to draw better. Videos are created by artist and children’s book author and illustrator Shoo Rayner. I have spent sometime sifting through some of these drawing videos and found them really interesting. You could probably use these videos with your own students to teach them how to draw different things. Most importantly, the videos provide kids a very solid starting basis into the concept of drawing which will, once mastered, enable them to create gorgeous drawings of  anything they want.

There is also a section for artists and advanced creators where Rayner shares interesting pieces of advice about drawing and being a creative person. Here is a sample of Rayner's work. This is a video explanation on how to draw cartoon style people.

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